Mendocino Coast Purple Urchin Festival
Mendocino Coast
Purple Urchin Festival
June 13 to 15 – Noyo Harbor and throughout Mendocino Coast
The 4th Annual Urchin/Uni Festival celebrates these delicious, invasive, spiky creatures with educational opportunities, a seaweed walk along the coastline and a Noyo Harbor walking tour. Plus, uni is on the menu at local restaurants. Click the Learn More link for details and special lodging packages.
North Coast Kelp Fest
North Coast Kelp Fest
October 3-6, 2025 – Mendocino & Fort Bragg
Art + Science + Food + Film
Explore the beauty and benefits of the region’s irreplaceable underwater ecosystem. Learn about the many benefits of bull kelp forests, and the efforts under way to help them recover through art, science, food and film events along the Mendocino Coast.
Cobalt Gallery
April 17, 2024Shopping,The Arts,Arts,Online Sales,Art,gifts


Cobalt Gallery – Powered by Flockworks
A reimagined space where the legacy of artistic expression meets the dynamic vision of community collaboration. Our mission is to honor the rich history of Cobalt Gallery while aligning with Flockworks’ dedication to fostering creativity and resilience. Together, we are creating a vibrant community hub that amplifies visibility for artists, fosters new connections, and promotes artistic growth.
We aim to cultivate an inclusive environment where artistic expression flourishes, and all voices are heard. Through a dynamic calendar of exhibitions, events, and community engagement initiatives, we are strengthening the gallery’s impact on the local art scene.
Flockworks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing community resilience through creative programs, has long been a cornerstone of arts enrichment on the Mendocino coast. For over fifteen years, Flockworks has provided resources and opportunities for artists, teachers, and community members to engage in arts-inspired activities and initiatives, including the Fort Bragg Alleyway Art Project.
David, Tonda & The Great Outdoors

David, Tonda
& The Great Outdoors
Whatever the Fort Bragg weather brings, Tonda and David Miller have you outfitted for fun out in the field. With the plethora of outdoor options up on the North Coast, The Outdoor Store, like a “mini-REI,” is an essential resource for visitors and locals alike.
David and Tonda purchased the business four years ago and used the covid era to remodel and make the shop their own.
Raised in Fort Bragg (David’s mother was Tonda’s kindergarten teacher), they both spent time elsewhere in the Bay Area (including Paradise where they lost their home in the Camp Fire), before returning and settling in with their children and the business. Between the two of them they have 6 kids, including 10-year-old twins to outfit for adventure. It’s a full circle story, like many Fort Bragg natives, the North Coast pulls you back….as a great place to raise a family and run a small business.

Buy Well, Buy Once
Local Tip:
Get tips on the best spots to hike and bike from their knowledgeable staff!

Dijon Seafood and Grill
January 27, 2024Restaurants,Cocktails


Mendocino Coast Clinic's Crab & Wine Festival 2025

Crab Cake Cook-Off & Wine Tasting Competition
Saturday, February 1, 2025 – Corner of Main & Spruce Streets
Mendocino Coast Clinic’s annual fundraiser celebrates its 30th anniversary of providing quality healthcare services on the Mendocino Coast.
- Indulge in crab cakes prepared by Mendocino County chefs.
- Sip luscious Mendocino wines from America’s greenest wine region.
- Savor specialty foods & beverages prepared for your enjoyment.
- Vote for your favorites to win the People’s Choice Award.
FloBeds
December 7, 2023Shopping,Online Sales,household


Natural Talalay Latex Mattresses
Art and The Explorers

Art & The Explorers
Welcome to Art Explorers, a nonprofit creative art studio for people with developmental disabilities and brain injuries. When the artists are here, they experience a sense of both purpose and camaraderie through making art in a community setting. It is a place that feels nurturing and comfortable and allows them space to just be themselves.
Local Tip:
The Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday. Look for a piece for yourself or to give as a gift.
Art pieces from Art Explorers are one of the most impactful gifts you can give because it gives so much back to the creator.
A variety of artwork and merchandise is for sale including original works on paper, painting and ceramics, original t-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry, tote bags, cards and more. Proceeds are split 50/50 between the artist themselves and the organization. When a member of the public purchases their art at the gallery, the artists feel a sense of great pride. The self-esteem built through the Art Explorers program offers a pathway toward personal growth and inclusion into the wider community.

We believe that art has the power to transform lives, and opens a window to the deepest expressions of the human spirit. Our philosophy is rooted in total respect for the individual and the core belief that all people have a unique artistic voice.
Todd Farmhouse Antiques and Museum
November 30, 2023Shopping,Vintage,gifts

Todd Farmhouse Antiques & Museum
Todd Farmhouse Antiques and Museum
100 Highway 20
(corner of Hw1 1 and Hwy 20)
707-964-6575